🔌 USB-C ↔ Micro-B Adapter
 
(USB Type‑C to USB Micro‑B • Sync + Charge)

These adapters bridge the gap between modern USB‑C devices and legacy Micro‑B accessories. They’re essential for charging and data transfer use across generations of tech.
 
🔧 Adapter Forms
1. USB‑C Male ↔ Micro‑B Female
Use case: Plug a Micro‑B cable into a USB‑C port
Example: Use an old Micro‑B charger with a new USB‑C phone
2. USB‑C Female ↔ Micro‑B Male
Use case: Plug a USB‑C cable into a Micro‑B device
Example: Use a USB‑C charger with an older Micro‑B GPS, camera, or phone
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
USB‑C Male ↔ Micro‑B Female
✅ USB‑C laptops, tablets, phones (host side)
🔌 Micro‑B cables, chargers, power banks (accessory side)
USB‑C Female ↔ Micro‑B Male
✅ Micro‑B devices:
Older Android phones
Garmin GPS units
External hard drives
Cameras, e‑readers, Bluetooth speakers
🔌 USB‑C wall chargers, cables, power banks (host side)
 
✅ Common Uses
🔋 Charging older Micro‑B devices with newer USB‑C chargers
🔄 Data transfer between USB‑C hosts and Micro‑B accessories
🧪 Field compatibility when mixing old and new gear
🧵 Reducing cable clutter by using adapters instead of carrying multiple cables
 
🧠 Signal Format
⚡ USB 2.0
🔌 Passes through power and data lines
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Adapters support USB 2.0 speeds
🧯 Adapters are charge and data transfer compliant
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Identify your device’s port: USB‑C (oval) vs Micro‑B (trapezoid with notch)
🔌 Match the adapter to your host vs accessory roles
🧯 Label adapters clearly — they look similar but function differently